Affiliation: Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab

Periklis Kleitou earned his BSc in Environmental Biology and Education from the University of Brighton, UK. He later pursued an MSc in Sustainable Aquaculture at the University of St Andrews, UK, and completed his academic studies with a PhD in Marine Science from the University of Plymouth. Throughout his MSc and PhD academic career, he worked actively at the Marine Environmental Research (MER). Periklis specializes in integrating ecological and socio-economic data to inform effective management decisions and policy-making. He maintains strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including fishers and environmental managers, and actively participates in projects aimed at reducing bycatch of vulnerable species. These projects include training fishers, testing innovative fishing gears, and developing sustainable alternatives. He holds multiple certifications including FDI Free Diver, PADI Advanced Diver, PADI Deep Dive, and boat captain. He is also certified for offshore work (BOSIET including HUET and EBS training, and BOSIET with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System), a certified JNCC Marine Mammal Observer (MMO), and first-aid qualified. Periklis has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles.